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In the midst of a vast desert in the American West lie the abandoned ruins of a ghost town. A young person, Eileen, decided to leave the hectic hustle and bustle of modern life to live there and dedicate their life to hard work. During the day, they repair the crumbling houses in the town, at night they sleep in their trailer. They meet many locals and travelers with whom they share both their joys and doubts. The longitudinal documentary works as a double portrait: a portrait of a person defying society’s ideas and a portrait of a place living in the past, full of idiosyncratic figures and fascinating life stories.
Cisco Kid (2022 )
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Ethnographer Phillip Vannini travels with his family over five years, to five continents and ten countries in search of the different meanings of wilderness, wildness, and wild nature.
In the Name of Wild (2022 )
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Learn how to paint lovely spring flowers with watercolor by following this easy style and instructions from artist and studio owner Jean McDonnell.
Paint at the Studio: Watercolor Painting Workshop (2022 )
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Mohamedou Ould Slahi was captured in the aftermath of 9/11, accused of being part of Al-Queda, tortured then imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay for 14 years, although never proven guilty. His best-selling book, Guantanamo Diary, describes his abuse at the hands of masked and code-named “Special Projects” interrogators. Now released, Slahi sets out with investigative journalist John Goetz to find those interrogators, including the mysterious Mr. X, in order to seek revenge…by inviting them to tea.
Guantanamo Diary Revisited (2022 )
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The voice of the independent restaurateur is seldom heard, yet the restaurant industry is the second largest employer in the United States and the heart of any city. In the summer of 2020, when restaurants are doubly hit hard by Covid-19 and the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, Chef Elizabeth Falkner sets out across the country to check in with her renowned chef and restaurateur colleagues. What if restaurants were told permanently, “Sorry, We’re Closed”?
Sorry, We're Closed (2022 )
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Documentary about the ghost light on Railroad Bed Rd in Brooklet, Ga. It also explores Robertson Rd, where an apparition of a man can be seen digging a ditch.
The Legend of Ghost Road (2022 )
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An independent filmmaker seeks justice for a gut-wrenching case that has landed an elderly woman in prison for nearly three decades.
Finding Betty (2022 )
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Is Canada the country you think or that you hope it is? No. Indigenous mascots are a celebration of the North American Indigenous genocide.
Systemic Injustice (2022 )
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Put some sunscreen on, sit back, and relax while you visit the mountains, beaches, and sights of the Aloha State from the comfort of your home.
Visit Hawaii (2022 )
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The crash of Roswell wasn't meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug. With The Phoenix Light's and Travis Walton's "Fire in the Sky", there's a rich history of UFO involvement in Arizona. This film focuses on fresh UFO content from present day, containing interviews from residents and law enforcement officers statewide.
Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022 )
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A study of the 'blow-ins' of Dingle, Co.Kerry - people from different towns, counties and countries who have relocated to the area.
Blow-Ins (2022 )
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There are some 77K foreign students in Ukraine. Naveen S G of India is one of them, studying in Kharkiv and hiding in a shelter. On 1 March, as he goes to buy some food, he becomes the first foreign student killed by Russia in this war. An episode of the web series "Ukraine on Fire 2" by Vyacheslav Bihun , which had a separate festival distribution as an independent work.
Last Call: Indian Son (2022 )
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The extraordinary tale of Dean Reed, the American popstar who packed out stadiums in the 70s and inspired a generation, until he was found drowned in a lake in East Berlin.
Red Elvis: The Cold War Cowboy (2022 )
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Best-selling author Lee Strobel takes viewers on an investigative journey to face the biggest fear known to man: Death. Inspired by his own near-death experience, he seeks to discover the answers of why as humans we seek to be immortal in the race of time for success, purpose, and faith. If there is a heaven, can we prove it?
The Case for Heaven (2022 )
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A TRUE story a beast in Oklahoma and Arkansas Ouachita forests. The locals want this legend buried. to be kept a secret. Trail of the Kiamichi beast brings even more evidence to light following the stunning exposure in the movies ‘ The Kiamichi beast expedition and the Kiamichi beast expedition 2, which exposed stunning proof of Bigfoot in Oklahoma
Trail of the Kiamichi Beast (2022 )
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A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.
Ennio (2022 )
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Charlotte Gainsbourg looks at her mother Jane Birkin in a way she never did, overcoming a sense of reserve. Using a camera lens, they expose themselves to each other, begin to step back, leaving space for a mother-daughter relationship.
Jane by Charlotte (2022 )
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In September 2019, Post Malone’s Runaway Tour marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of his career, where he stepped up and became this generation’s undisputed rock star. Filmed just before COVID-19 grounded the tour—and whole world—to a halt, the film reveals unforgettable backstage access and peels back the curtain on Post Malone’s world and his epic 37-date North American tour.
Post Malone: Runaway (2022 )
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Philip Parris Lynott took the world by storm when he dominated the stage with his most notable rock band Thin Lizzy. The Irish frontman battled his way to the top whilst fighting prejudice. He achieved fame and fortune whilst being a member of the band Thin Lizzy. Their hit songs such as Whiskey In The Jar, The Boys are Back and many more solidified their names in musical history. Philip was a consistent member of the renowned band Thin Lizzy and was arguably the driving force for its success. Despite the fame and fortune, Phil found himself heading down a dark path that would ultimately jeopardize his career.
Phil Lynott: The Long Goodbye (2022 )
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Faced with a rapidly-changing music scene and an uncertain future, electro-pop duo FINKEL leave their home in Los Angeles and embark on a journey to the icy forests of Michigan's famous Mackinac Island. Here Jane returns to her childhood home with partner and bandmate Brian to revisit the people and places from her past. With its longstanding ban on automobiles and the daily onslaught of extreme winter weather, life for the few who live on the island year-round is not easy. FINKEL must embrace this unique lifestyle as they dive headfirst in the creative process once more. Their goal: write an album inspired by this extraordinary place. Navigating the joys and complexities of returning to a place frozen in the past, Jane and Brian immerse themselves in the sonic landscape of Mackinac and find inspiration for their new body of work.
Islanders (2022 )
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A Cinderella story with Latin roots. Camila Cabello personifies the American Dream come true. Havana, Mexico, meet Miami. A loser then winner on the X Factor. Fifth Harmony pop to superstar. Save herself. Save the world. Cinderella in film finds real-life romance. Happily ever after or not?
Camila Cabello: Just Jump (2022 )
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Robin Williams. The comic genius with an electric mind, with a range of talent that left us breathless. The one who amazed and kept us entertained until the very end, and whose sole purpose in life was to make people laugh. Living life to the fullest, he went from one memorable film role to the other. But behind the upbeat, frenzied facade of Robin Williams was a sensitive and vulnerable man, deeply plagued by depression and haunted by his demons. Few comedians have ever been as beloved as Robin Williams. His story is full of tragic moments. It inspires us to look past the mask of those people who seem to have a perfect life. His legacy, reaching way beyond his body of work, lives on. We look back at the journey and tragic loss of a unique comic legend...and one of the greatest comedians of all time.
Robin Williams: Laugh Until You Cry (2022 )
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The tragedy of Heath Ledger's death has led to endless rumours and speculation about depression, hard-partying, and madness brought on by his role in the Dark Knight. The real story is far more human than those stories suggest.
Heath Ledger: A Tragic Tale (2022 )
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A full-scale invasion found the Kyiv director in a small Bedouin village in the Middle East. It was warm, safe, and unbearably far from home. Once the director had a prophetic dream. She decided to return to Kyiv, still the hostilities were unfolding. Despite the condemnation of relatives and the long journey, she finally managed to cross the threshold of her home. But the house itself has now become forever different.
I Did Not Want to Make a War Film (2022 )
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With more school shootings in 2021 than any year on record, Code Red: Youth of the Nation exposes the fatal cost of our children's education. The documentary seeks to restore the safety of our schools by providing the tools and solutions to put an end to these tragedies.
Code Red: Youth of the Nation (2022 )
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Explore advanced shark research around the world with Shark Week star Andy Casagrande.
Shark Cinema Science (2022 )
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A man's dream of building a steel boat hits troubled water and it's up to his son to salvage it.
The Ark of Lilburn (2022 )
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Daniele is a young man from Sant’Erasmo, an island on the edges of the Venice Lagoon. He lives on his wits, isolated even from his peer group who are busy exploring an existence of pleasure-seeking expressed in the cult of the barchino (motorboat). This obsession focuses on the building of ever more powerful engines to transform the little lagoon launches into dangerously fast racing boats. Daniele too dreams of a record-breaking barchino, one that will take him to the top of the leader board, but everything he does to further his dream and win respect from the others turns out to be tragically counterproductive. The decline that erodes the relationships, environment and habits of a rootless generation is observed from the timeless perspective of the Venetian landscape and its island outskirts: the point of no return is a foolish, vestigial tale of male initiation. Violent and destined to fail, it explodes dragging the ghost city along on a psychedelic shipwreck.
Atlantide (2022 )
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It's a subject we don't talk about. And yet, throughout the world, our toilets are undergoing a revolution unparalleled since the 19th century. Bill Gates is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to develop new types of toilet. India is installing millions of latrines so that no-one defecates in the open air any more. A public health issue, of course, but also a fable about our relationship with our most basic waste.
La grande bataille des toilettes (2022 )
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Rosy (2022 )
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Joackim Guichard, a former professional surfer looking for a new start, a meaningful life, his true north.
Up North (2022 )
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How can you understand a violent past? Somali-born Abdi is furniture designer and support worker. He reenacts his life, marked by war and criminality, with the help of his neighbor and filmmaker Douwe. By means of playful reconstructions in a special effects studio, Abdi and Douwe embark on a candid and investigative journey through a painful history, focusing on the creative process throughout.
Neighbour Abdi (2022 )
